Registered Nurse (RN) - Breeze Park, FT Day/Evening

Lutheran Senior Services•Saint Charles, MO

About The Position

The Registered Nurse performs nursing functions within the scope of practice and provides or coordinates care and services to meet residents’ physical, psychosocial, and functional needs. The RN works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized plans of care, supports regulatory compliance, and promotes quality clinical care through teaching and role modeling professional nursing practices. The role includes medication and treatment administration and oversight, IV-related duties within licensure and certification, resident assessment and observation, clinical documentation in the electronic medical record, and coordination with other resident services. The RN also directs assigned certified staff and helps maintain a safe, comfortable environment. The position may involve working beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary.

Requirements

RN licensure in the state of practice.
Graduate of an accredited or approved nursing school.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to lift 30 pounds and push or pull 50 pounds.
Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including standing, walking, handling objects or controls, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and occasionally climbing or balancing.
Ability to meet the position’s stated speech, written-expression, and sensory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Specialized training or experience in gerontological nursing.
IV certification, for initiating IV therapy.

Responsibilities

Practice nursing within the scope of licensure and applicable state and federal regulations, maintaining an active license and following organizational policies and procedures.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to define individualized resident care plans and work with nursing leadership to support regulatory compliance.
Promote team learning and teach and model professional nursing practices for staff.
Mix TPNs; hang the first bag of blood for infusions; access and de-access ports; perform IV pushes; and perform other duties within RN licensure.
Pass medications or oversee medication ordering and administration; administer medications and treatments; monitor ordered IV fluids, supplemental nourishments, and medications; and initiate IV therapy when IV certified.
Maintain working knowledge of observation, assessment, and documentation processes, including care and service plans and the MDS as applicable.
Use the electronic medical record to complete clinical documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.
Observe resident status, coordinate with other resident services to ensure continuity of care, and maintain detailed, timely, and accurate medical records and reports.
Assess potential hazards and implement practices to maintain a safe, comfortable, and functional environment.
Oversee and direct certified staff and others as assigned to ensure standards of care and services are met.
Perform rounds according to the established schedule and document resident progress and changes in condition.
Report and support investigations of staff or resident incidents and accidents in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) and PTO sell-back.
Retirement savings benefits with employer match contribution.
Education financial assistance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Wellness benefits.
Pay advances (PayActiv).
Caregiver support (TCARE).
Leaves of absence.
Retail deals and discounts (Perkspot).
Commuter support.
Extended sick pay, bereavement pay, and jury duty pay for part-time employees, in addition to benefits available to all employees.
Medical and pharmacy coverage for full-time or Weekend Option employees.
Dental and vision coverage for full-time or Weekend Option employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care for full-time or Weekend Option employees.
Life insurance and short- and long-term disability for full-time or Weekend Option employees.
Voya income protection benefits, including hospital, critical illness, and accident coverage, for full-time or Weekend Option employees.
Pet insurance for full-time or Weekend Option employees.
Shift differentials: $3.00 per hour for evenings, $2.50 per hour for nights, and $2.50 per hour for weekends in Illinois and Missouri; amounts may vary in other states.